The Bitter Shadows Hold

Title: The Bitter Shadows Hold

In shadows deep, a tale unfolds,
Of innocent youth and dangers untold,
A 13-year-old, filled with dreams,
Lost to a challenge, or so it seems.

Benadryl’s allure, a TikTok trend,
An invitation to risk, to transcendent blend,
But in the aftermath, a tragic toll,
A young life snuffed out in the shadows’ control.

Mourning hearts weigh heavy, filled with grief,
As the cruel reality steals their belief,
For a viral endeavor, this precious life paid,
Leaving a void where laughter once played.

Let us not dismiss this harrowing fate,
For it challenges us to contemplate,
The sinister power of trends that enthrall,
And the choices we make in response to their call.

For every challenge can bear a dangerous mission,
But love, compassion, and vigilance can be our admission,
To protect the vulnerable, guide them with care,
And shield them from peril in this world unfair.